Workplan 2009
Central Labrador Economic Development Board
Statement of Work
Budget Year 2009
In signing this agreement, the Central Labrador Economic Development Board (CLEDB) Inc. agrees to undertake and complete initiatives identified in the Strategic Economic Plan and subsequent Integrated Business Plan that are consistent with the Five Core Functions:
1. Develop and coordinate the implementation of a strategic economic plan (SEP) in the zone supported by an integrated business plan.
2. Develop a strong partnership with municipalities in the zone that incorporates the strategies and priorities of municipalities in the economic planning process.
3. Develop partnerships in planning and implementation with Chambers of Commerce, Industry Associations, labour organizations, post secondary institutions, CBDCs, and other zones that advance and support the economic and entrepreneurial environment of a zone.
4. Undertake capacity building and provide support to stakeholders to strengthen the economic environment of the zone.
5. Coordinate and facilitate linkages with federal/provincial/municipal government departments and agencies in support of the strategic economic plan.
These initiatives include, but are not limited to the following:
Investor Recruitment & Attraction
1.0 The CLEDB will continue to work in partnership with all stakeholders including GBAC, Municipalities, and the Labrador North Chamber of Commerce to ensure there is a partnership approach to regional marketing. This will ensure the region has a unified method of opportunity identification, industry attraction, diversification and growth to better position the area as a Northern Gateway.
1.1 The CLEDB will assist the Lake Melville Agricultural Association (LMAA) in developing a long range plan for industry development in Central Labrador.
1.2 The CLEDB will assist the LMAA in coordinating phase two of the Dairy Feasibility Study including aiding in the development of the proposal and developing the terms of reference.
1.3 The CLEDB will lead the Regional Marketing Initiative and develop and submit a proposal to have a consulting firm prepare a marketing plan acceptable to all partners.
1.4 The CLEDB will actively support North Link with the planning and implementation of the Northern Lights conference in Montreal.
1.5 The CLEDB will actively support the Expolabrador Committee by assisting with the planning and implementation of the event.
1.6 The CLEDB will assist the Labrador North Chamber of Commerce in the development of the proposed quarterly Labrador Business Magazine and the planning and promotion of HVGB as a conference and trade show center for the region.
1.7 The CLEDB will support the Labrador North Chamber of Commerce and INTRD, where appropriate, in advancing the implementation of BR&E initiatives as identified by INTRD and the local business community.
1.8 The CLEDB will partner with Zones 4, 5, 6 and 7 to facilitate a consultant's study on business opportunities arising from the completion of the Trans – Labrador Highway in 2010.
Tourism & Culture
2.0 The CLEDB will ensure the Lake Melville area is well positioned to take full advantage of the growing provincial tourism sector by continuing to strengthen the partnerships with stakeholders such as Destination Labrador, Labrador Lake Melville Tourism Association (LLMTA), and other stakeholders.
2.1 The CLEDB will coordinate the development of a regional tourism strategy for Zone 3. The successful consulting firm will meet with all stakeholders in the region and ensure the plan is consistent with the strategies of Destination Labrador and the Department of Tourism, Culture & Recreation.
2.2 The CLEDB will continue to build the capacity of groups involved in the tourism sector like the LLMTA, Them Days and Sivunivut by assisting with proposal development, planning sessions and capacity building workshops.
2.3 The CLEDB will assist INTRD in planning and facilitating a Community Capacity Building session focusing on business opportunity management relating to national park development and improved transportation infrastructure in Labrador.
2.4 The CLEDB will continue to support the growth of the Labrador Craft Marketing Agency by participating in meetings, marketing initiatives and proposal development.
Youth
3.0 The CLEDB will continue to build capacity in the youth of Central Labrador and ensure young people have the necessary tools and information to allow them to make informed decisions about present and future educational, training and career opportunities in Labrador.
3.1 The CLEDB will continue to host the Community Youth Network (CYN) office and provide mentorship to and supervision of staff. The CLEDB will also provide the CYN with entrepreneurship information and assist with the group's newsletter.
3.2 The CLEDB staff will facilitate the delivery of Junior Achievement programs to students in Mealy Mountain Collegiate and Queen of Peace schools.
3.3 The CLEDB staff will provide presentations on leadership, teamwork and employability skills to participants in the Linkages program in Central Labrador.
Operations
4.0 The CLEDB will continue to build strong strategic partnerships while increasing the profile of the organization in Central Labrador.
4.1 The CLEDB will continue to facilitate the Central Labrador Economic Development Officers Network by organizing and hosting several roundtable discussions throughout the year.
4.2 The CLEDB will continue to raise awareness of its mandate and objectives by submitting monthly articles to the Chamber's newsletter, advertising upcoming events on local community channels and by updating the CLEDB and ExploreLabrador websites.
4.3 The CLEDB will continue to review and update its policies and procedures manual as necessary to better reflect its mandate and board structural changes.
4.4 The CLEDB board and staff will meet quarterly with staff from ACOA and INTRD to review previous quarter activities in relation to planned activities and to review and revise, if necessary, the Integrated Business Plan and action items in order to ensure targets are achieved.
4.5 The CLEDB board and staff will meet with the municipalities of North West River and Happy Valley - Goose Bay on a regular basis to discuss ongoing initiatives and partnering opportunities.
Statement of Work
Budget Year 2009
In signing this agreement, the Central Labrador Economic Development Board (CLEDB) Inc. agrees to undertake and complete initiatives identified in the Strategic Economic Plan and subsequent Integrated Business Plan that are consistent with the Five Core Functions:
1. Develop and coordinate the implementation of a strategic economic plan (SEP) in the zone supported by an integrated business plan.
2. Develop a strong partnership with municipalities in the zone that incorporates the strategies and priorities of municipalities in the economic planning process.
3. Develop partnerships in planning and implementation with Chambers of Commerce, Industry Associations, labour organizations, post secondary institutions, CBDCs, and other zones that advance and support the economic and entrepreneurial environment of a zone.
4. Undertake capacity building and provide support to stakeholders to strengthen the economic environment of the zone.
5. Coordinate and facilitate linkages with federal/provincial/municipal government departments and agencies in support of the strategic economic plan.
These initiatives include, but are not limited to the following:
Investor Recruitment & Attraction
1.0 The CLEDB will continue to work in partnership with all stakeholders including GBAC, Municipalities, and the Labrador North Chamber of Commerce to ensure there is a partnership approach to regional marketing. This will ensure the region has a unified method of opportunity identification, industry attraction, diversification and growth to better position the area as a Northern Gateway.
1.1 The CLEDB will assist the Lake Melville Agricultural Association (LMAA) in developing a long range plan for industry development in Central Labrador.
1.2 The CLEDB will assist the LMAA in coordinating phase two of the Dairy Feasibility Study including aiding in the development of the proposal and developing the terms of reference.
1.3 The CLEDB will lead the Regional Marketing Initiative and develop and submit a proposal to have a consulting firm prepare a marketing plan acceptable to all partners.
1.4 The CLEDB will actively support North Link with the planning and implementation of the Northern Lights conference in Montreal.
1.5 The CLEDB will actively support the Expolabrador Committee by assisting with the planning and implementation of the event.
1.6 The CLEDB will assist the Labrador North Chamber of Commerce in the development of the proposed quarterly Labrador Business Magazine and the planning and promotion of HVGB as a conference and trade show center for the region.
1.7 The CLEDB will support the Labrador North Chamber of Commerce and INTRD, where appropriate, in advancing the implementation of BR&E initiatives as identified by INTRD and the local business community.
1.8 The CLEDB will partner with Zones 4, 5, 6 and 7 to facilitate a consultant's study on business opportunities arising from the completion of the Trans – Labrador Highway in 2010.
Tourism & Culture
2.0 The CLEDB will ensure the Lake Melville area is well positioned to take full advantage of the growing provincial tourism sector by continuing to strengthen the partnerships with stakeholders such as Destination Labrador, Labrador Lake Melville Tourism Association (LLMTA), and other stakeholders.
2.1 The CLEDB will coordinate the development of a regional tourism strategy for Zone 3. The successful consulting firm will meet with all stakeholders in the region and ensure the plan is consistent with the strategies of Destination Labrador and the Department of Tourism, Culture & Recreation.
2.2 The CLEDB will continue to build the capacity of groups involved in the tourism sector like the LLMTA, Them Days and Sivunivut by assisting with proposal development, planning sessions and capacity building workshops.
2.3 The CLEDB will assist INTRD in planning and facilitating a Community Capacity Building session focusing on business opportunity management relating to national park development and improved transportation infrastructure in Labrador.
2.4 The CLEDB will continue to support the growth of the Labrador Craft Marketing Agency by participating in meetings, marketing initiatives and proposal development.
Youth
3.0 The CLEDB will continue to build capacity in the youth of Central Labrador and ensure young people have the necessary tools and information to allow them to make informed decisions about present and future educational, training and career opportunities in Labrador.
3.1 The CLEDB will continue to host the Community Youth Network (CYN) office and provide mentorship to and supervision of staff. The CLEDB will also provide the CYN with entrepreneurship information and assist with the group's newsletter.
3.2 The CLEDB staff will facilitate the delivery of Junior Achievement programs to students in Mealy Mountain Collegiate and Queen of Peace schools.
3.3 The CLEDB staff will provide presentations on leadership, teamwork and employability skills to participants in the Linkages program in Central Labrador.
Operations
4.0 The CLEDB will continue to build strong strategic partnerships while increasing the profile of the organization in Central Labrador.
4.1 The CLEDB will continue to facilitate the Central Labrador Economic Development Officers Network by organizing and hosting several roundtable discussions throughout the year.
4.2 The CLEDB will continue to raise awareness of its mandate and objectives by submitting monthly articles to the Chamber's newsletter, advertising upcoming events on local community channels and by updating the CLEDB and ExploreLabrador websites.
4.3 The CLEDB will continue to review and update its policies and procedures manual as necessary to better reflect its mandate and board structural changes.
4.4 The CLEDB board and staff will meet quarterly with staff from ACOA and INTRD to review previous quarter activities in relation to planned activities and to review and revise, if necessary, the Integrated Business Plan and action items in order to ensure targets are achieved.
4.5 The CLEDB board and staff will meet with the municipalities of North West River and Happy Valley - Goose Bay on a regular basis to discuss ongoing initiatives and partnering opportunities.